Dr. Johan Frijns

Professor

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Biography

Johan H.M. Frijns is a Professor in Bioelectronics at Delft University of Technology, with extensive experience as an ENT consultant and director of the Center for Audiology and Hearing Implants. He has a strong background in neuro-otology and audiology, focusing particularly on cochlear implants and related technological advancements. Johan earned his MSc with honors in Applied Physics at Delft University of Technology in 1983 and his MD with honors in 1988, followed by a PhD in 1995 from Leiden University. He founded the Leiden cochlear auditory brainstem implant program in 1999, contributing significantly to the field through translational research. Johan has supervised 30 PhD candidates and has more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers to his name, with notable citations and an H-index reflecting his impactful research. His teaching includes various post-academic courses and he has organized international conferences, while also serving on the editorial boards of several scientific journals. His research interests encompass cochlear implants, machine learning applications in auditory processing, computational modeling, and socio-emotional aspects of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

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